Bill > A06604

This bill authorizes the town of Huntington in Suffolk County, New York, to transfer a specific parcel of parkland (approximately 1.65 acres located near Mill Dam Road and New York Avenue) to the Huntington African American Museum for the purpose of displaying exhibits and holding events. The transfer is contingent on the town dedicating an equivalent or greater amount of funding towards acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities. Additionally, if the original parklands were purchased with federal funding, the town must first comply with federal requirements for parkland conversion, which includes obtaining approval from the Secretary of the Interior and ensuring that any replacement lands are equivalent in fair market value and usefulness. The bill provides a detailed legal description of the specific parcel to be transferred, including precise geographical coordinates and measurements. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage, allowing the town to proceed with the land transfer under the specified conditions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6604